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rejection Synonyms

Another word for rejection

Choosing another word for rejection depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, application, or request.

Usage Example

"The novelist received over twenty refusal letters from publishers before her manuscript was finally accepted."

Strongest
refusal
dismissal
Strong
denial
declination
turn-down
repudiation
veto

• noun (Context 2)

The spurning of a person's affection, companionship, or social inclusion.

Usage Example

"Fear of social spurning often prevents teenagers from expressing their true opinions among peers."

Strongest
spurning
rebuff
Strong
brush-off
snub
exclusion
cold shoulder
ostracism

Opposites of rejection

The opposite of rejection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

acceptance
approval
tolerance
inclusion
admission
welcome
adoption
endorsement
See all opposites of rejection

• Nearby Words

reject
rejectable
rejecter
rejection
rejector
rejig
rejigger

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rejection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rejection
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